Mission and Identity Programs

Discernment Groups

Through communal discernment, education, immersion and spirituality, groups consider ways to deepen the Jesuit identity across the campus.

Discerment Group III (2010-2012) was charged by President Graham in Spring 2010 and served as an advisory board to the Conway Institute for Jesuit Education. Participants.

Discerment Group II (2010-2012) was charged by President Graham in Spring 2010 and was a council of associate vice presidents and associate deans who worked to deepen the Jesuit identity within the campus culture. 

Discernment Group I (2007-2009). Xavier's first Discernment Group, comprised of 14 faculty and administrators, was charged by President Michael Graham, S.J. to outline a plan for the future of the Division of Mission and Identity. See their Report to the President as well as a video about their immersion experience. Participants.